Are Cats Schizophrenic?

The current consensus is that there is a definite correlation between cats and schizophrenia, but it is unlikely that the animals are a causal factor in the development of the disorder.

How do I know if my cat has schizophrenia?

Cats with FHS often show bizarre behaviors, ranging from occasional lack of activity (freezing) to apparent hallucinatory behavior. Genetic factors appear to play a role. Schizophrenics also display bizarre behaviors, sometimes showing a lack of activity.

Can animals be schizophrenic?

Science suggests that numerous non-human species suffer from psychiatric symptoms. But there's at least one mental malady that, while common in humans, seems to have spared all other animals: schizophrenia. Though psychotic animals may exist, psychosis has never been observed outside of our own species.